[UK-CONTEST] More ideas on the RSGB 80m Super-Sprint....?

[Christopher Plummer]

Robin,
 
I note 3 modes , yes only 3 NO PSK please.....
 
73 de Chris G8APB
 

> From: robin at g3tkf.co.uk
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 19:14:04 +0000
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] More ideas on the RSGB 80m Super-Sprint....?
> 
> I can't say I particularly like Sprint style contests . But the idea of
> having 3 modes within the 90min period does have a certain manic appeal.
> Maybe the idea could be applied to a non Sprint contest as well - running or
> S&P but using a total of 3 modes to gain maximum points.
> I would give it a go !
> 
> Robin
> G3TKF
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:uk-contest-
> > bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Nigel G3TXF
> > Sent: 02 December 2011 17:21
> > To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> > Subject: [UK-CONTEST] More ideas on the RSGB 80m Super-Sprint....?
> > 
> > Hello Dave,
> > 
> > Yes, there's definitely something in this.
> > 
> > How about scoring it the same way they do with RTTY and PSK in the DATA
> > section of the CCs (where each mode contributes a maximum of 50%)? Do the
> > same for a three-mode ninety-minute RSGB 80m Super-Sprint where each
> > mode (CW, SSB and RTTY) counts for 33.3% of the total score. That would
> avoid
> > the problem of having timed 30-minute sections (either fixed by the
> contest
> > rules or self-selected within the 90 minutes by the participant.).
> > 
> > That could be a real Super-Sprint. Ninety minutes with three modes CW, SSB
> > and RTTY and with your score on each mode counting for a maximum of one
> > third the total. In order to do well you'd have to make good entries on
> all three
> > modes.
> > There'd be plenty of scope for developing an "operating strategy", if
> that's what
> > you're after.
> > 
> > Three "mini-contests" crammed into ninety minutes..... that could indeed
> be
> > quite a real "sprint"!
> > 
> > The number of these 80m Super-Sprints should be at least the current
> number
> > (eight) or could perhaps be twice as frequent with 16 within the four
> months?
> > 
> > The present "Sprint" format surely needs a boost. Could this be it?
> > 
> > What do others (and the great and the good on the HFCC) think?
> > 
> > 73 - Nigel G3TXF
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
> > [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of dave
> > Sent: 02 December 2011 14:26
> > To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> > Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Changes to the CC and the Sprint for
> > 2012
> > 
> > I really like the idea of using the 3 modes during the Sprint. No need to
> define
> > 30 minute periods, allow freedom to make your own choice. The extra
> tactical
> > decisions would bring a new dimension to Sprinting.
> > Unless something is done I can't see myself bothering with them again.
> > 
> > As for January CC, the decision has been made. In 2006-8 there was no
> January
> > round. As far as I know the World didn't come to an end. I would have
> thought
> > the AFS events were enough 80m UK Contesting for one month
> > - certainly my XYL thinks so.
> > 
> > Last point (thread-creep) - why are the HFCC persisting with incuding EU
> Sprints
> > in their Championship. It is quite obvious they are not well supported by
> UK
> > Stations. It is not up to RSGB to drum up support for other folk's events.
> > 
> > 73
> > Dave G3TBK
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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